Manager Construction

Ryan M. Salsberry

Columbus, Ohio ( 614-***-**** ( *************@*******.***

SUMMARY An experienced construction management professional responsible

for various building functions throughout the past 15 years.

Position responsibilities have included chief estimator,

construction manager, production supervisor or account manager.

Responsible for generating comprehensive estimates and over site

of all construction projects including ground up construction,

remodels, renovations and ensuring programs are meeting or

exceeding customer and company expectations. Demonstrated success

in leading and coaching construction managers, field

superintendents and other staff in support of corporate and

consumer goals.

Extensive working knowledge of building and construction project

management processes and procedures. Vast understanding of

scheduling methods, construction cost estimating tools and

processes, proposal generation and business development as well as

document management and contract administration. Capable of

analyzing and evaluating construction documents including

drawings, specifications and contracts to better inform accurate

generation of business contracts or proposals.

Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation and analytical

skills all of which are scalable across varying professional

levels, capable of working across matrixed teams to confirm

accurate occurrences and production methods are being used to

estimate work.

RELEVANT Belfor Property Restoration

Columbus, OH

EXPERIENCE Estimator

2008 - Present

. For FY 2008 wrote $1.2M of gross revenue

. 42% Average Gross Margin achieved

. Generate and review contract plans & specifications to

determine project scope of work & requirements

. Responsible for maintaining strong working relationships with

internal and external team members including staff,

subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other industry

professionals

. Accountable for the development of construction estimates based

on customer impacts

. Coordinate w/design consultants & construction contractors to

achieve accurate estimates

. Estimate equipment, software, labor & materials cost

requirements

. Prepare installation layout docs & obtain subcontractor

quotations

. Responsible for the inspection of completed work as well as

work in progress to ensure the effort meets or exceeds quality,

specification, and schedule requirements

. Support teams in estimate reviews and revisions to ensure

proper materials and hours are being used and estimates reflect

the work being done on job sites

. Assist Sales teams with site surveys, contractor coordination,

and customer meetings to secure future business opportunities

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. Drive specific performance metrics (schedule deadlines, quality

docs, accurate scope definition & cost estimates).

. Ensure teams are consistent and are adhering to approved

estimates and work orders.

Apex Restoration

Columbus, OH

Estimator

2008 - 2008

. Estimated $650k of gross revenue in less than one year

. 38% Average Gross Margin achieved

. Managed complete lifecycle of construction and remodeling

projects

. Created job estimates and budgets

. Responsible for vendor management and management of the

customer service support team

Centex Homes

Columbus, OH

Purchasing & Estimating Manager

2006 - 2007

. Reduced raw material costs by 12%

. Responsible for product development and value engineering

. Deployed cost control initiatives such as limiting budget take-

off errors to increase floor plan estimate and cost accuracy

. Implemented a new product line of 10 homes and 4 condos with

multiple elevations in 3 months

. Collaborative manager with a staff of six resources

. Repeated reviews of JD Powers and industry benchmarks for

product improvements

Centex Homes

Columbus, OH

Area Construction Manager

2004 - 2006

. Closed 375 homes in 2-1/2 years

. Averaged 8.7 on J.D. Powers Post Close and Warranty surveys

. Averaged 14 days or less for completing warranty service

. Maintained house budget variances to under $500 dollars

. Average cycle time was 95 days for multiple product lines

. Responsible for the following activities: Customer

Satisfaction, Personnel Management, Scheduling, Cost Control,

Quality Control, Neighborhood Appearance, Contractor

Management, Maintaining Systems, Planning and Scheduling,

Employee Development, Safety and EPA Compliance

. Set General Construction and Weather Condition budgets

. Contributed to Improving Annual Asset Turnover from 1.3 to 1.9

Maronda Inc.

Columbus, OH

Production Supervisor

2001 - 2004

. Directly responsible for the management of $6M home inventory

on an annual basis

. Developed, coordinated and maintained build and production

schedules

. Accountable for house budgets and accounts payable for all

business partners

. Maintained a clean and safe jobsite; no accidents 2001-2004

. Answered service calls same day and completed work within 10

business days

. Closed a total of 120 residences

. Averaged 15 or less homeowner walk through items before closing

. Received a minimum of 8 out of 10 on all customer satisfaction

surveys

Eastman Kodak

Columbus, OH

Account Manager

2000 - 2001

. Responsible for in-store merchandizing, marketing and training

collateral for area retail customers. Budgeted, planned and

implemented sales programs to align with Kodak brand share and

revenue growth forecasts. Emphasis placed on customer

satisfaction and footprint expansion.

Amarr Garage Doors

Solon, OH

General Manager

1998 - 2000

. Responsible for staff planning, hiring, terminating and

employee evaluations

. Developed and implemented monthly training sessions

. Planned and directed sales programs to support or develop new

markets

. Resolved customer conflicts and employee issues

. Prepared budgets with an emphasis on cost of operations and

developed strategies to increase profitability

. Handled administrative functions as required

. Generated 7 million dollars of annual revenue

Benjamin Moore & Company

Pittsburgh, PA

Sales Representative

1996 - 1998

. Responsible for a $10M territory and the development of new

customer relationships and client prospecting. Implemented

strategic marketing and sales strategies to increase product

penetration.

EDUCATION Columbus State College

Columbus, OH

Associate of Applied Science: Construction Management

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science: Business Management and Marketing

TECHNICAL Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other

industry computer applications

SKILLS Xactimate Estimating software

City of Columbus Licensed Contractor,

American Red Cross Certified: Standard First Aid

and Adult CPR

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